Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
JW Anderson unveils collaboration with Diadora
British fashion and lifestyle label JW Anderson, from designer Jonathan Anderson, has unveiled its first collaboration with Diadora, the heritage Italian sportswear and footwear brand. The collaboration focuses on Diadora’s ‘Equipe’ trainer, first created by the Italian brand in 1975 for elite running athletes. Anderson has reimagined this...
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Canada’s new luxury retail development in Vancouver to open on May 28
Oakridge Park, the mixed-use development from QuadReal Property Group and Westbank Corp in Vancouver, Canada, will officially open its luxury line-up of retailers on May 28, including Chanel, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Versace. The development, which spans more than five million square feet, has been designed to encompass every aspect...
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Urban Outfitters targeting Gen Z consumers with DoorDash
American fashion retailer Urban Outfitters is expanding into on-demand retail in partnership with DoorDash, the local commerce platform, as it looks to target Gen Z consumers. The move will see Urban Outfitters’ fashion, accessories, beauty, gifting, and lifestyle assortment being available directly through DoorDash across the US, and will...
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David's Bridal launches fit guarantee to ease GLP-1 era “fit anxiety”
David’s Bridal is introducing a ‘David’s Fit Guarantee’ promise designed to ease brides' anxiety over wedding dress shopping in response to how weight-loss drugs, like GLP-1, are reshaping the bridal retail industry. While many boutiques have begun requiring legal waivers to protect themselves from customer body changes, David’s Bridal is doing...
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Bruno Magli marking 90 years with a Cynthia Rowley collaboration
Italian luxury footwear brand Bruno Magli, founded in Bologna and hand-crafted in Italy, is celebrating its 90 years of craftsmanship with a multi-season collaboration with New York-based designer Cynthia Rowley. Bruno Magli, owned by Marquee Brands, said it has chosen to collaborate with Cynthia Rowley due to her “bold creativity and confident,...
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Fanatics Commerce names Jamie Gersch as chief marketing officer
Fanatics Commerce, the direct-to-consumer fan apparel platform within Fanatics, has appointed Jamie Gersch as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Gersch most recently served as chief marketing officer at Rothy’s, where she led global marketing and e-commerce with a focus on strengthening cultural relevance, deepening emotional...
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Stella McCartney signs new licensing deal for kids line
British fashion brand Stella McCartney has announced a new licensing partnership with Italian fashion manufacturer Altana for its childrenswear range. In a statement, Stella McCartney said that Altana, a family-founded childrenswear specialist, will be responsible for the development, production and distribution of Stella McCartney Kids moving...
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Kitri to cease trading after nine years of business
London-based independent fashion brand Kitri, founded by Haeni Kim in 2017, has announced on social media that she is closing the womenswear brand that became known for its limited-run, vintage-inspired fashion, often with bold colours and playful details. On Instagram, the brand said that it would be closing its doors in the coming weeks, and...
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FitFlop opens first store in Spain
British footwear brand FitFlop has opened its first-ever store in Spain, in Puerto Banús, Marbella, as part of its European retail expansion strategy. The opening is in partnership with Albion 1879, a company that introduces, develops and manages international brands in the Iberian Peninsula, including AllSaints and Ugg, and maintains a...
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Oner Active to open first store in New York
British female-focused activewear brand Oner Active, co-founded in 2020 by personal trainer and fitness influencer Krissy Cela, has announced it is opening its first permanent brick-and-mortar store in New York. Cela, the brand's creative director, announced the news on Instagram and LinkedIn, stating that New York was chosen for the brand’s...
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